Minimal Invasive Radioguided Ectopic Parathyroidectomy in Upper Mediastinum
Journal Title: Molecular Imaging and Radionuclide Therapy - Year 2019, Vol 28, Issue 3
Abstract
In this study we wanted to present a case with the history of multiple previous neck explorations and persisting upper mediastinal ectopic parathyroid adenoma who underwent a successful operation with radioguided minimal invasive approach.
Authors and Affiliations
Zehra Pınar Koç, Turgut Karlıdağ, Pelin Özcan Kara, Abdulvahap Akyiğit, Ferda Dağlı
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